Services for members
AYY offers its members several services, such as affordable student housing, rental facilities, advocacy, and various benefits. Read more about the student union services!
News
Call for applications: Model for AYY’s image bank photoshoot
Aalto University Student Union is updating its image bank and looking for enthusiastic students to model for the project. We will arrange three photoshoots during 2024, and we aim to have a diverse representation of students from different fields. We are looking for a total of 15 students.
Facelift renovation of B & C staircases at Otakaari 18 have been completed
Comfort improvement (facelift) renovation at Otakaari 18 B & C staircases has been completed. The project progressed on schedule and was very successful from the property owner’s point of view. Facelift renovations took place between 11/2023 and 3/2024.
Advance booking of facilities for the autumn of 2024
AYY’s associations have the right to book rental saunas, event venues and meeting rooms in advance. In this booking round, you can book facilities for the period 5 Aug 2024 - 5 Jan 2025.
The proposed fee for applying for an extension is another slap in the face for students
Orpo’s government is proposing a fee of 50 euros for university students applying for an extension to complete their studies. The government’s goal is to raise the level of education in Finland, but at the same time, it is adding new obstacles to students’ graduation. Combined with the cuts to subsistence, adding a fee for applying for an extension only serves to repeat the same old message to students: you are nothing but a burden to society.Popular links
Events
Wappu Exchange 2024
Wapun huikein päivä Tampereella!
Tour de Walpuri
Free checkpoint crawl covering Teekkari Village 29.4.!Wiinaton Wappu
Welcome to Wiinaton Wappu, a non-alcoholic wappu party, on the eve of the first of May at Smökki. There will be entertaining activities and wappu atmosphere without forgetting the traditional wappu foods and drinks. The event is free of charge.
Dipolin Wappu 2024
Wappu is approaching fast and once again, Dipoli will be filled with those of us who celebrate on April 30th!
Housing
AYY owns 2,600 apartments in the metropolitan area, providing homes for 3,200 student union members.
Your student union
Aalto University Student Union AYY represents approximately 17,000 Aalto University students of arts, design, business and technology.
Blog
Mental Health Week held in the shadow of students’ mental health crisis
This week is Students’ Mental Health Week, aiming to address the alarming mental health situation of students and to foster a more mentally healthy learning environment in higher education communities.
Apply for SYL committees
Aalto University Student Union members now have the opportunity to apply as candidates for the Development Cooperation Advisory Board (KENKKU) and Climate Network of SYL, the National Union of University Students in Finland. In the committees, you have the opportunity to learn and engage in national advocacy work in the field of development cooperation and climate policy.
The proposed fee for applying for an extension is another slap in the face for students
Orpo’s government is proposing a fee of 50 euros for university students applying for an extension to complete their studies. The government’s goal is to raise the level of education in Finland, but at the same time, it is adding new obstacles to students’ graduation. Combined with the cuts to subsistence, adding a fee for applying for an extension only serves to repeat the same old message to students: you are nothing but a burden to society.
The year 2024 is Tempaus year
The eight-year wait is over. The rumours are true – the year 2024 is Tempaus year! In Tempaus, students have an impact on the world with a twinkle in their eye, yet seriously.Student activities
All student union members can participate in activities organised by AYY and its associations. Student union members can participate in events, hobbies, volunteer work or represent students in the university administration.
Student activities
In the student union, you have the opportunity to participate in events, pursue hobbies, take part in volunteering, and represent students.
Association Guide (external link)
On this guide, you can find nearly everything that associations operating within AYY need for their operations’ support and safeguard.
Volunteers
There are volunteer positions available from event organising to campus development and student advocacy, not forgetting positions in the Board and the Representative Council.
Apply for financial support
AYY offers financial support both to its members and associations in the form of scholarships and operating grants aimed at associations.
